Standout is one of four three-year-olds lining up in Saturday's renewal and Ryan has no illusions about the task he faces.

The Ryan-trained Trapeze Artist won it as a three-year-old two years ago but was more seasoned.

"It's a very good race. It is as good a sprint race as you would see anywhere," Ryan said.

"Trapeze Artist did a huge job, this horse is still to do it. Trapeze Artist had won an Expressway, which this horse did, but he'd won a Golden Rose and was coming off a third in the Australian Guineas. It's hard to compare them.

"But he worked very well on Tuesday morning so I'm happy with him."

Anthony Cummings has confirmed Vegadaze will back-up from his Group Three win at Rosehill.

Cummings was going to aim Vegadaze towards softer targets but had a change of heart given the $1.25 million purse on offer and uncertainty over whether racing can continue if the coronavirus crisis worsens.

"The reality is, I'm looking at the race he was going towards in a couple of weeks time and I can run fourth in this race and get the same money," Cummings said.

"He's had a really good week, he looks nice and bright and he will go into the race in good shape and be hard to beat."